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Phuket

Thailand
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Bangkok

Thailand

2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Phuket (~1,546 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Bangkok 🌟 Best QoL: Bangkok 💡 Best value: Phuket
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category PhuketBangkok Best
Rent 650 USD 600 USD Bangkok
Food 350 USD 450 USD Phuket
Utilities 80 USD 90 USD Phuket
Transport 35 USD 60 USD Phuket
Healthcare 55 USD 60 USD Phuket
Internet 28 USD 25 USD Bangkok
Entertainment 228 USD 180 USD Bangkok
Other 120 USD 120 USD Phuket
Total (monthly) 1,546 USD 1,585 USD Phuket
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score PhuketBangkok Best
Cost of living 62 85 Bangkok
Safety 60 70 Bangkok
Quality of life 74 75 Bangkok
Internet 80 85 Bangkok
Healthcare 68 70 Bangkok
Transport 65 85 Bangkok
Nightlife 88 80 Phuket
Climate 95 85 Phuket
English 84 84 Phuket
Visa ease 72 72 Phuket

Phuket

Safety
60
Quality of life
74
Internet
80
Healthcare
68
Transport
65
Nightlife
88

Bangkok

Safety
70
Quality of life
75
Internet
85
Healthcare
70
Transport
85
Nightlife
80